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Title: MACH'S PRINCIPLE AND A RELATIVISTIC THEORY OF GRAVITATION

Journal Article · · Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D

The role of Mach's principle in physics is discussed in relation to the equivalencc principle. The difficulties encountered in attempting io incorporate Mach's principle into general relativity are discussed. A modified relativistic theory of gravitation, apparently compatible with Mach's principle, is developed. (auth)

Research Organization:
Princeton Univ., N.J.
NSA Number:
NSA-16-003808
OSTI ID:
4830867
Report Number(s):
PUC-1961-39; 0031-899X
Journal Information:
Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D, Vol. Vol: 124; Other Information: PUC-1961-39. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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